JUL CONTENTS
Flexi AC iCE Masters at Yearsely Logistics
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FLEET MANAGEMENT
Safety products designed to help commercial vehicle managers meet specific regulations
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WAREHOUSING & STORAGE
High quality food grade plastic crates can be recycled at EFSA- approved facilities
9 LIFT TRUCKS
Increased demand for quieter fork lift trucks has lead to the development of a near- silent version
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Y/AUGUST 2014 COVER STORY
FEATURES Fleet Management
Yearsley switches to Flexi
Yearsley Logistics has selected Flexi AC iCE Master articulated warehouse trucks with the latest insulated and heated cab technology for its cold store warehousing division...
S6. Two logistics leaders partner to improve the visibility, accuracy and control of transportation and order fulfilment processes, resulting in improved operational efficiencies
S7. A range of safety products including torque towers and wheel nut indicators has been designed to help commercial vehicle managers meet specific health and safety compliance regulations
Warehousing & Storage
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S8. ColdRoom+ hygienic shelving systems are designed with an open wire, bolt-free construction; extremely versatile modular storage said to offer an unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio
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S9. EFSA-approval which covers the recycling of food-grade high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) crates into new containers for food contact has been developed in order to help retailers meet increasing stringent sustainability targets
Loading Bays & Doors
S10. The loading bay remains one of the most dangerous areas in a warehouse. Jonathan Bowdler of Pickerings Lifts Loading Systems discusses approaches which can be taken to improve safety
Materials Handling & Conveying
12. Automated transfer lines are delivering improved efficiencies for engine manufacturer Cummins while ensuring operator safety
Logistics
14. Matching supply volumes with customer demand while keeping costs down presents a huge challenge. Gursh Atwal of AEB (International) advises on how to choose the right strategy
Lift Trucks
S15. Increasing demand for quieter fork lift trucks has resulted in the development of a near silent version for customer sites where keeping noise pollution to a minimum is a top priority
S16. Expansion of its intralogistics processes resulted in a plastic product supplier constructing a warehouse served by narrow aisle trucks and equipped with wire guidance technology
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